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Slick-topping a 4Runner

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by mcadori, Feb 25, 2017.

  1. Nov 21, 2024 at 1:26 PM
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    hossler1788

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    It's just a pain. a truck bed would be so much easier. A tacoma "would" be awesome. But they don't offer enough back seat legroom. And the build quality doesn't compare to the 4runner.

    I also have to load 3 kayaks. My wife and kid are to short to even help. That's why I'm just going to get a small trailer. Now they can load their own.
     
  2. Nov 21, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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    Captain Spalding

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    When I was a young man and newly licensed to drive, “slick top” was a derisive term used to describe law enforcement vehicles that didn’t have a light bar on top. It was as if the LEOs were cheating by having vehicles that weren’t easily identifiable with a quick glance in the rear view mirror.
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2024 at 3:27 PM
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    vthoky

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    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    I get it, man.
    When I sold my Tacoma (not enough room inside), the next thing I had to do was get a trailer.
     
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    I removed the rails on mine as well. It looks much better, especially if you have a lift and bigger tires.
     
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    Or, you could always get another wife who’s tall on the side
     

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